Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?

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Is Democracy Holding Up in South Korea?

Wednesday 8th January 2025, 10:05PM

Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed declaration of martial law over a month ago. As the country continues to be mired in political crisis, analyst are studying the health of the country's democracy. And as our correspondent in Seoul tells us, they're drawing comparisons to recent events in the U.S.

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